HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES 07/07/2015 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING — July 7, 2015
I. INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALL
Councilmember Freeman gave the invocation followed with the pledge to the flag.
The City Council of the City of Port Arthur met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 7,
2015 at 8:34 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, with the following members
present: Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Kaprina Frank; Councilmembers
Raymond Scott, Jr., Stephen A. Mosely, Osman Swati and Derrick Freeman; City
Manager Brian McDougal, City Secretary Sherri Bellard, City Attorney Valecia R. Tizeno,
and Sergeant At Arms Chief of Police Mark Blanton.
Councilmember Willie "Bae" Lewis, Jr., joined the Regular Meeting at 8:38 a.m.
Councilmember Morris Albright, III., joined the Regular Meeting at 8:39 a.m.
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton, joined the Regular Meeting at 9:10 a.m.
II. APPOVAL OF AGENDA
Upon the motion of Councilmember Freeman, seconded by Councilmember Scott and
carried unanimously, the agenda was approved.
III. PROCLAMATIONS & MINUTES
Proclamations
The Mayor issued the following Proclamations:
July 7, 2015 as "Haven Abraham, Alyssa Chambers, Lillian Daiz,
Alexis Davis, Renijah Dixson, Jazmine Gibson, Tyikhia Jenkins,
Brook Viltz, Chree Leday, Jacqueline Williams, Sierra Seymour,
and Autumn Dennison Day"
Minutes
February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting
March 17, 2015 Regular Meeting
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that the above-mentioned minutes be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the above-mentioned
minutes:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The above-mentioned minutes were adopted.
IV. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
A. Speakers — None
B. Presentations
A. Presentations
(1) Ms. Chasity Bobino And Mr. Michael Jefferson Regarding
The 1st Annual Chasity Bobino Community Fest
Ms. Chasity Bobino and Mr. Michael Jefferson gave the above-mentioned presentation.
B. Employee Recognition — None
C. Correspondence — None
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS — 9:00 A.M. — NONE
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(1) P.R. No. 19002 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute A Lease Agreement Between The City
Of Port Arthur And The Port Arthur Yacht Club
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19002 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Resolution No.
19002:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19002 was tabled.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that the following Consent Agenda items be adopted with the exception of
Proposed Resolutions No. 19035, 19041, 19048, 19051 and 19052:
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The Consent Agenda was a adopted.
A. Expense Reports:
Mayor Deloris Prince:
TML Board Meeting
Corpus Christi, TX June 25-26, 2015 $629.85
B. Resolutions — Consent
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(1) P.R. No. 18924 — A Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To
Consider The Designation Of A Reinvestment Zone For The
Downtown/Lamar State College Area Pursuant To Chapter
312.201 Of The Texas Tax Code
Proposed Resolution No. 18924 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-236.
(2) P.R. No. 19016 — A Resolution Calling A Public Hearing To
Consider The Designation Of A Reinvestment Zone For The
Downtown/Port Of Port Arthur Area Pursuant To Chapter
312.201 Of The Texas Tax Code
Proposed Resolution No. 19016 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-237.
(3) P.R. No. 19034 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of A Claim In The Amount
Of $8,600.00 Made Against Kayla McCall And Pronto
General Agency, Ltd., As A Result Of The Property Damage
To The Traffic Controller Cabinet At The XYZ Gate (2800
MLK Drive)
Proposed Resolution No. 19034 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-238.
(5) P.R. No. 19036 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,513.46 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police
Vehicle #1811
Proposed Resolution No. 19036 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-239.
(6) P.R. No. 19037 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $8,992.15 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police
Vehicle #1835
Proposed Resolution No. 19037 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-240.
(7) P.R. No. 19038 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $6,727.50 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police
Vehicle #1888
Proposed Resolution No. 19038 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-241.
(8) P.R. No. 19039 — A Resolution Approving Water And Sewer
Adjustment To Certain Utility Accounts
Proposed Resolution No. 19039 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-242.
(10) P.R. No. 19046 — A Resolution Authorizing The Second Year
(First Renewal) Of A Contract With Farrwest Environmental
Supply, Inc., Of Schertz, Texas, For The Lease, Calibration
And Servicing Of Hazardous Materials Detection
Equipment, In An Amount Not To Exceed $33,152.80.
Funding From Fire Department Account No. 001-1121-
522.42-00
Proposed Resolution No. 19046 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-243.
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(11) P.R. No. 19047 — A Resolution Approving The FY 2015-2016
Contract Between The City Of Port Arthur And The
Department Of State Health Services For The Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Program In The Amount Of
$100,296.00
Proposed Resolution No. 19047 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-244.
(13) P.R. No. 19050 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Submit To The Texas Department Of
Transportation (TXDOT) The Fiscal Year 2015 Bus And Bus
Facility Program (FTA § 5339) Funding Application For
Improvements To The New Transit Administration Building
Proposed Resolution No. 19050 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-245.
VIII. ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION — NON-CONSENT
Consent - Resolutions
(4) P.R. No. 19035 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Settlement Of An Automobile Physical
Damage Claim In The Amount Of $7,082.37 Made Against
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
(TML) As A Result Of The Property Damage To Police
Vehicle #1836
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Albright and seconded by Councilmember
Scott that Proposed Resolution No. 19035 be adopted.
Port Arthur Police Chief Mark Blanton appeared before the City Council to answer
inquiries regarding the above-mentioned settlement.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19035:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19035 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-246.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-246 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-246
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT OF AN
AUTOMOBILE PHYSICAL DAMAGE CLAIM IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,082.37 MADE AGAINST TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RISK POOL (TML) AS A RESULT OF THE
PROPERTY DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLE #1836
(9) P.R. No. 19041 — A Resolution Authorizing An Increase In
The Existing Blanket Order By $20,000.00 For Southeast
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Service Company Of Port Arthur, Texas, For Maintenance
Services For The Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Systems (HVAC) In City Buildings. Funding Available In
Various Departmental Accounts
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 19041 be adopted.
Interim Public Works Director Rawetts Beheeth appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned blanket order.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19041:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19041 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-247.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-247 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-247
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE
IN THE EXISTING BLANKET ORDER BY
$20,000.00 FOR SOUTHEAST SERVICE
COMPANY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, FOR
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE HEATING,
VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS (HVAC) IN CITY BUILDINGS.
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS
(12) P.R. No. 19048 — A Resolution Amending The Uniform Tax
Abatement Policy For The Term March 9, 2014 Through
March 9, 2016 Pursuant To Chapter 312 Of The Texas
Property Code
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19048 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19048:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
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Proposed Resolution No. 19048 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-248.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-248 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-248
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE UNIFORM TAX
ABATEMENT POLICY FOR THE TERM MARCH 9„
2014 THROUGH MARCH 9, 2016 PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 312 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE
(14) P.R. No. 19051 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Execute Change Order No. 3 To The Contract
Between The City Of Port Arthur And McInnis Construction,
Inc., Of Silsbee, Texas, For The 18th Street Improvements
Project, For The Additional Work On The Existing 24"
Waterline Running Along 19th Street Increasing The
Contract To An Additional $120,378.00 And A Time
Extension Of 119 Days, Due To Additional Work
Performance. Funds Available In Project No. I2118T, GLO
Round 2.2 Account No. 144-1201-532.59-00
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Swati and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Resolution No. 19051 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Dr. Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned change order.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19051:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19051 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-249.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-249 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-249
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND MCINNIS CONSTRUCTION,
INC., OF SILSBEE, TEXAS, FOR THE 18TH
STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FOR THE
ADDITIONAL WORK ON THE EXISTING 24"
WATERLINE RUNNING ALONG 19TH STREET
INCREASING THE CONTRACT TO AN
ADDITIONAL $120,378.00 AND A TIME
EXTENSION OF 119 DAYS, DUE TO
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMANCE. FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN PROJECT NO. I2118T, GLC)
ROUND 2.2 ACCOUNT NO. 144-1201-532.59-00
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(15) P.R. No. 19052 — A Resolution Authorizing The City
Manager To Review Contract Delay For Allco, L.L.C., For
Work Being Performed On The City Of Port Arthur 24"
Waterline From 19th Street To The Sabine Neches Canal
Project, As Another Contractors Has Completed Working
On The City Of Port Arthur Project Which Allows Allco,
L.L.C., To Finish This Project (With A Completion Date Of
August 9, 2015)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Lewis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Frank
that Proposed Resolution No. 19052 be adopted.
Utility Operations Director Dr. Jimmy Johnson appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned contract.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19052:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19052 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-250.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-250 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-250
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO REVIEW CONTRACT DELAY FOR
ALLCO, L.L.C., FOR WORK BEING PERFORMED
ON THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR 24"
WATERLINE FROM 19TH STREET TO THE
SABINE NECHES CANAL PROJECT, AS ANOTHER
CONTRACTORS HAS COMPLETED WORKING ON
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PROJECT WHICH
ALLOWS ALLCO, L.L.C., TO FINISH THIS
PROJECT (WITH A COMPLETION DATE OF
AUGUST 9, 2015)
A. Resolutions
(1) P.R. No. 19054 — A Resolution Appointing And/Or
Reappointing A Director Or Directors To The City Of Port
Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation
(Requested By Councilmember Hamilton)
The Mayor introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Resolution.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Frank that Proposed Resolution No. 19054 be adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Resolution No.
19054:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
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Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Resolution No. 19054 was adopted becoming Resolution No. 15-251.
The caption of Resolution No. 15-251 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-251
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR
REAPPOINTING A DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS
TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON)
B. Ordinances
(1) P.O. No. 6474 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 70 Parks
And Recreation Section 70-45 Horseback Riding And
Section 70-60 Traffic Providing For A Ban Of ATVS And
Horses On Public Parks; Providing For Penalties And
Effective Date And For Publication Thereof
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Freeman that Proposed Ordinance No. 6474 be adopted.
Community Services Director Lawrence Baker appeared before the City Council to
answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned amendment.
Mrs. Sanders appeared before the City Council to discuss the above-mentioned
amendment.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Councilmember
Swati that Proposed Ordinance be amended as follows:
To remove the provision stating that the City Manager and the Parks
Director could issue a waiver for special events.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to amend Proposed Ordinance No.
6474:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
The amendment was adopted.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance No.
6474 as amended:
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Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tern Frank "Yes"
Councilmember Freeman "Yes"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "Yes"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "Yes"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6474 was adopted, as amended, becoming Resolution No. 15-
32.
The caption of Ordinance No. 15-32 reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70
PARKS AND RECREATION SECTION 70-45
HORSEBACK RIDING AND SECTION 70-60
TRAFFIC PROVIDING FOR A BAN OF ATVS AND
HORSES ON PUBLIC PARKS; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
PUBLICATION THEREOF
(2) P.O. No. 6475 — An Ordinance Of The City Of Port Arthur,
Texas, Authorizing The Donation Of 0.4114 Acres Tract Of
Land Located At Approximately 1200 Lakeshore Drive To
Lamar State College Port Arthur Pursuant To 272.001 (7) Of
The Texas Local Government Code
The City Manager introduced the above-mentioned Proposed Ordinance.
The motion was made by Councilmember Freeman and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Frank that Proposed Ordinance No. 6475 be adopted.
Lamar State College — Port Arthur Vice President of Finance Mary Whicklin appeared
before the City Council to answer inquiries regarding the above-mentioned property.
The motion was made by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember
Albright that Proposed Ordinance No. 6475 be tabled.
The following roll call vote was taken on the motion to table Proposed Ordinance No.
6475:
Councilmember Albright "Yes"
Mayor Pro Tem Frank "No"
Councilmember Freeman "No"
Councilmember Hamilton "Yes"
Councilmember Lewis "No"
Councilmember Mosely "Yes"
Councilmember Scott "Yes"
Councilmember Swati "Yes"
Mayor Prince "No"
Proposed Ordinance No. 6475 was tabled.
IX. * CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Closed Meeting:
(1) Section 551.087 Government Code — To Discuss
Incentives/Tax Abatements For Commercial And/Or
Industrial Business Prospects (Pure System International)
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(2) Section 551.071 Government Code -- Legal
Advice/Consultation Regarding Labor And Employment
Law Issues
The City Council recessed their meeting at 10:06 a.m. to meet in Executive Session to
consider the above-mentioned topics, and reconvened their meeting at 11:14 a.m. with
the following members present: Mayor Prince; Mayor Pro Tem Frank; Councilmembers
Scott, Hamilton, Mosely, Lewis, Swati and Freeman; City Manager McDougal; City
Secretary Bellard; City Attorney Tizeno and Sergeant At Arms Chief Blanton.
X. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Upon the motion by Councilmember Hamilton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frank and
carried unanimously, the City Council adjourned their meeting 11:15 a.m.
An audio-tape of this meeting is on file in the office of the City Secretary and is made a
part of the official minutes of this meeting.
MAYOR DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY SHERRI BELLARD
END OF REGULAR MEETING HELD July 7, 2015.
APPROVED •
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